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Balqash
City in Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Overview
Balqash, located on the shores of Lake Balkhash, is a small Kazakh city with a unique blend of industrial heritage and lakeside charm. Its compact center is surrounded by rapidly modernizing neighborhoods and offers glimpses of Soviet-era Kazakhstan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Karaganda
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
46.85°, 75.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$718
Local Cost
$372
Local Income
$320
Cashless
42
English
35
Temperature
6.9°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
-12.4°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-37.7°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
176 mm
Internet Speed
37 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
16.0
Airport
BXH
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 63/100.
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